Bowmore 18 yo

43°

Distillery : Bowmore - Islay

Ex-Bourbon Barrels and Sherry Casks

Original Bottling

Core Range

Single Malt

Launched in 2007

Peated around 25 ppm

This is the prestige expression of the Bowmore range.

 

Let's Taste It : 

A nose of coarse salt, the tide is there, iodine and fish, sea spray, a few rocks, kelp. But it's quite smooth and well-balanced. The sherry is light, plums, apricots, leather. A whiff of smoke. White fruits, dried grapes. A winey, earthy note. Floral essences, white rose, primrose. On the palate, salt, peat, iodine, light fruits, mirabelles. The finish is pleasant, with oysters and other seafood. Dried banana, sweet olive, almond oil. Stuffed figs, caramel, walnuts.

 

In Short, 

It's really good, well-balanced, with notes of iodine and fruits tempered by delicate peat. The price is still not too high, making it a worthy purchase.

Score : 88

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